Uniphore

JUNE 10, 2021

We also learned just how important contact centers are to our everyday lives. When the whole world went remote, people started calling in in record numbers, forcing businesses to reassess their customer service game. Along the way, we learned a lot about the obstacles customers and agents face today.

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InMoment XI

DECEMBER 13, 2024

One of the most crucial touchpoints in their journey is the call center. In fact, 89% of customers say that a quick response to an initial inquiry is important when deciding where to take their business. Therefore, a positive call center experience is essential for business growth. What Is A Call Center Dashboard?

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contact centers are always looking for ways to reduce costs. This is particularly true during periods of uncertainty and economic downturn, when call center cost savings contribute to business continuity. The Best Call Center Cost Reduction Strategies. ” Techniques to optimize time.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 21, 2020

An outbound call center is a customer service or sales operation that makes outgoing calls to customers or prospects. Outbound call centers require unique technology, KPIs, and compliance requirements.

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Uniphore

JUNE 22, 2021

You listen to your customers on social media. Do you listen to your customer service employees? No need to dig through thousands of threads across Quora, Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter to hear what your call center agents are REALLY saying about their jobs… We took care of that for you.

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

What makes a great contact center agent isn’t as easy to define as you might expect. There’s another layer to be considered as well: generational differences in the contact center workforce. What balance will achieve the highest level of contact center performance across this generational divide?

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BlueOcean

JUNE 26, 2018

When it comes to customer experience, there’s a lot of cross-over between the hospitality industry and the contact center industry. We’re both in the business of earning a customer’s repeat business through the quality of the experience we deliver. How do metrics and standards play a role in customer service?

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BlueOcean

JUNE 6, 2017

At first glance, attrition seems like a chink in the armor for contact centers. Across every industry, the fact that people leave their jobs and move on is a basic truth, but in the contact center, the attrition metric receives quite of a bit of negative attention. Here’s what you need to know.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 10, 2024

Contact centers are not new by any means. As a matter of fact, the first employed call center agents date back to the 1950s. But, these agents only made and received phone calls. It wasn’t until the turn of the century that these call centers evolved into multichannel contact centers.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 25, 2021

It’s well documented that millennials hate phone calls , and to meet the needs of these customers, businesses are undergoing digital transformation to remain competitive. Call centers are evolving to become contact centers in increasing numbers, supporting a wide variety of contact channels for customers.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 16, 2024

Specifically, the world’s leading brands have begun using contact center AI to create a more efficient and effective customer service experience. By integrating these advanced technologies, these companies aim to streamline customer interaction, automate routine tasks, and optimize their overall operations.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Providing better customer experiences (CX) is a hot button issue that has become increasingly critical to forward-thinking call centers over the last few years. Call center leaders realize that the time has come to deliver real measurable value to the enterprise. Infrastructure: Accelerated digital transformation.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the fast-paced world of customer service, call center management plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and improving the customer experience. What is Call Center Management? How do Call Centers Work? Let’s dive in!

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 30, 2024

So, you’ve been handed responsibility for investigating the benefits of potentially outsourcing your company’s customer service for the first time. What math should go into the business case around call center outsourcing costs? (Or And the over-all result will be a reduction in FTE with no loss of service or quality.

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NICE inContact

MARCH 28, 2019

Many small businesses count on customer service as a competitive differentiator against larger companies. Having a small business call center is a key piece of creating a competitive advantage with customer service. . If you’re a small business without a call center today, why should you create one?

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BlueOcean

MAY 14, 2018

The purpose of a contact center RFP is no different: it’s an essential process to use when choosing an outsourcer. However, the contact center RFP is unique and can’t be modeled on the same old RFP template used for other services your company may procure. Sample Contact Center RFP Timeline.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 18, 2018

You’re prepared for the future of customer service. And you’re ready for your outsourced customer service RFP to hit the road and bring you some stellar options for a new contact center partner. Here’s the short list of the best questions to ask about AI in the contact center.

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Uniphore

JUNE 15, 2021

Call Center Life. Your Call Center Is a Glass House. You’re listening to your customers on social media—and taking steps to improve their experience—but what about your customer service employees? For contact center and customer experience leaders, the stakes have never been higher.

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InMoment XI

APRIL 24, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, where patient care is paramount, the role of healthcare contact centers has emerged as a vital component in ensuring seamless communication and efficient service delivery. What is a Healthcare Contact Center? Why are Healthcare Contact Centers Important?

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TechSee

AUGUST 26, 2024

Call centers are the frontline of customer service for many businesses. Providing excellent service in call centers is crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty. However, call centers face a variety of challenges that can prevent them from delivering the best possible service.

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BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

The contact center SOW is the framework for your relationship. TL;DR: When outsourcing your company’s customer service, you can’t solely rely on an unwritten set of rules or assumptions. Below we explore what it takes to build an effective contact center SOW. Are service levels being executed?

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TechSee

APRIL 21, 2021

Call centers are busier than ever. These growing call volumes – coupled with the continuous need for cost optimizations – have driven the demand and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in call centers. AI Call Center Solutions that Drive Value. According to a 2021 survey, 65% of U.S.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Choosing a contact center outsourcer is a huge investment. We’ve compiled a list of up-to-date contact center RFP questions to help you ensure you’re making the most informed decision. Premier contact centers should equip you with business insight and analysis that will help you make informed business decisions.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 2, 2019

It’s an important concept for any company considering digital customer service integration. You don’t simply want to plan for your current customer service needs. Digital customer service is evolving quickly, and this change hopefully comes in tandem with important developments in your business — namely growth.

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BlueOcean

JUNE 13, 2017

Or perhaps you’re looking for a better alternative to your current contact center vendor? Either way, the idea of trusting someone else to take care of your customers can be overwhelming. You’ve worked hard to build your brand and establish customer loyalty. Can an outsourced contact center really live up to that?

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 7, 2018

Contracting a new contact center outsourcer may be one of the most impactful decisions you make all year (no pressure, right?) You’re putting your brand and your customers in the hands of someone new, whose efforts will have a direct impact on your business, its ROI, and all its related KPIs. Draft Your Contact Center RFP.

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TechSee

MAY 18, 2022

In today’s age of customer-centric service, call centers must deliver quick answers, short hold times, and the ability to speak to a live representative on demand. How can Management ensure their call centers are up to par? They can either staff up significantly or improve their call center occupancy.

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TechSee

MARCH 5, 2020

Every customer service professional knows that running a successful call center is a constant balancing act. Managers will often focus on improving employee productivity to keep customers happy and costs down. Call Center Agent Utilization vs. Occupancy.

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BlueOcean

MAY 23, 2017

That day inevitably coincides with the renewed urgency of the task you’ve been procrastinating over: calling customer service to fix your computer/check your warranty/renew your membership/reset your password. We know you hate calling tech support. Their customers hold times were reduced.

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Uniphore

JUNE 10, 2021

3 Ways Call Center Coaching is Leading to Customer Churn. It’s no secret that better coaching creates more effective agents and better overall customer interactions. Why then do so many call centers struggle to convert coaching into real, measurable results? Your Customers Feel It Too.

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BlueOcean

JULY 24, 2017

The same must be said when you’re looking to build a strategic partnership with a new contact center outsourcer. The contact center RFP is essential, of course, but the contact center site visit is invaluable. The Contact Center RFP Process. The Contact Center Site Visit.

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BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Are you in the middle of “contact center RFP season”? We segmented the questions into six key sections: Company Overview Agent Workforce Contact Center Reporting Project Management Technology Pricing Company Overview Get to know the history and organization of the vendor. Be realistic about your risk tolerance.

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Contact Center Employee Engagement Average Handle Time Culture 156

BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Are you in the middle of “contact center RFP season”? We segmented the questions into six key sections: Company Overview Agent Workforce Contact Center Reporting Project Management Technology Pricing Company Overview Get to know the history and organization of the vendor. Be realistic about your risk tolerance.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Employee Engagement Average Handle Time Culture 156

Upstream Works

JUNE 9, 2022

After five years of providing what amounted to call center plumbing, we had really zeroed in on what call centers did and realized that the heart of a call center was and always will be the people that operate the phones. The contact center was even more complicated.

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TechSee

MAY 4, 2021

Economic and logistical challenges have resulted in businesses turning to the gig economy to support and scale their customer service and sales efforts while lowering their fixed costs and in-house overhead. The Concept of GigCX: Freelance customer service agents. Why Customer Service is adopting the Gig Model.

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